Friday, May 1, 2009

A Meadow for Georgetown

Wolfgang Oehme and James Van Sweden have long been my heroes. They have influenced at least a generation of landscape architects! Here is a design they have completed in Washington, DC. 3303 Water Street is located in Georgetown. The design is a sustainable one and features a large meadow overlooking the Potomac River. It is typical of Oehme and Van Sweden’s style. They have the ability to design in large swaths, almost with a painterly touch. Here is the view looking out toward the Potomac River.

Spring is Here

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I am a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister and a friend. I love writing, plants, garden design and architecture. As a practicing and registered Landscape Architect living and working in southeastern North Carolina, I have devoted my professional life to helping others create meaningful and beautiful outdoor spaces for living. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and educating others about the things I am most passionate about.

March Plant of the Month

Oxalis regnelli, otherwise known as the Shamrock, is the most recognized symbol of Ireland and is often associated with the Irish and St. Patrick's Day. Otherwise known as woodsorrel, it was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland. Its leaves formed a triad and three was a mystical number in the Celtic religion. St. Patrick used the shamrock in the 5th Century to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity as he introduced Christianity to Ireland. In later years, it was worn on the lapel. Hence the slogan "wearin' of the green."

To all my friends in Blogland, Happy St. Patrick's Day!May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out!